China to inject 30 billion yuan into major economic development district

2008-12-17 11:21:43

The Guangzhou Development District (GDD), the largest of its kind in China in terms of GDP, will spend 30 billion yuan (4.38 billion U.S. dollars) in the coming three years to help thousands of enterprises cope with the global financial crisis.

Guangdong pays tribute to opening-up policy

2008-12-16 08:53:32

South China province of Guangdong held a grand ceremony on Monday to mark the 30th anniversary of the opening of a tune-setting conference for China's opening up policy.

Tiexi wins UN Habitat prize

2008-12-12 11:53:22

Tiexi district of Shenyang, Liaoning province has won the 2008 Demonstration Prize for the UN Global Best Livable Area Award on December 7. Also, Tiexi became the first district in the country to win this title, as previous winners were all cities.

Optimism marks Guangxi's 50th birthday

2008-12-12 07:40:25

Dressed in bright colorful clothes, the residents of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region - a melting pot of ethnic cultures and a booming trade gateway to Southeast Asia - danced and sang to celebrate the region's 50th anniversary on Thursday.

Delegation to attend Guangxi's 50th anniversary

2008-12-10 15:56:17

A delegation of the central government on Wednesday headed for Nanning, capital of southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to attend activities marking the 50th anniversary of the region's establishment.

M5.0 earthquake jolts southwest China county

2008-12-10 14:34:31

An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted Qingchuan County in southwest China's Sichuan Province at 2:53 a.m. Wednesday, the National Seismic Network reported.

Shanghai-Taiwan direct flight date set

2008-12-10 07:17:51

China Eastern Airlines (CEA) will launch its first direct chartered flight from Shanghai to Taiwan on Monday.

Pioneering Shenzhen gets UNESCO award

2008-12-09 08:03:35

Shenzhen, China's pioneering city in reform and opening up in Guangdong province, was presented the City of Design award by UNESCO on Monday.

ROK to open consulate in central China city

2008-12-08 19:51:00

The Republic of Korea (ROK) will open a consulate general in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, a local official said on Monday.

Shangri-La has changed, Tibetans know

2008-12-08 07:32:08

Many Westerners are concerned about the "Tibet Issue." It is said that the image of a mysterious, vague and ideal Eastern "Shangri-La" always lingers in their minds.

Officials punished for lavish US tour

2008-12-05 07:38:20

Leaders of a group of 23 officials from Zhejiang that spent a "business" trip to the United States visiting tourist attractions have been punished.